Posted On: September 25th 2026, 06:43 pm
Translating clinical equipment into gentle, magical artwork is no easy task. Today, we’re spotlighting the incredible artist who brought My Heart Scan to life, Christina Michalos! ✨
From initial character sketches to the intricate details that make each character, she poured so much empathy, warmth, and care into each page. Here’s a bit about Christina:
Christina Michalos is a UK-born, award-winning children’s book illustrator who specialises in the enchanting world of watercolour and mixed media. In the past decade, she has collaborated with over 15 traditional publishing houses and 50 self-published authors worldwide. The majority of books she has illustrated have achieved international retail distribution, including but not limited to Waterstones, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Foyles UK, Saxo Denmark, First Book Canada, and Strand Bookstores in Broadway, NY.
We are beyond proud to feature her work on our cover and across every page!
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@michalos_art some love in the comments below! 👇🏽 🎨